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- Name: Austin Watson
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-01-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Acquired: 1st round (18th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Austin Watson
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Played for the Detroit Compuware AAA. Had originally committed to the University of Maine program, but instead decided to play in the OHL after being chosen in the second round of the 2008 OHL Priority Selection by the Windsor Spitfires.
2008-09: In his rookie OHL season with the Windsor Spitfires, Watson scored 10 goals and added 19 assists for 29 points in 63 games. He was a +15 for the season, and added 41 penalty minutes. In the Spitfires' run to the 2009 Memorial Cup championship, Watson picked up 3 assists in 20 postseason games.
2009-10: Watson played for two teams this season. He began the season with the Windsor Spitfires, playing in 42 games for that club. He scored 11 goals and added 23 assists for 34 points. Watson was traded to the Peterborough Petes, and, after returning from an injury, played in 10 games for the Petes. He scored 9 goals and added 11 assists for 20 points, giving him 20 goals and 34 assists for 54 points on the season. In 4 playoff games for the Petes, Watson scored 2 goals. Watson played for Team Cherry at the 2010 CHL Top Prospects Game where suffered an ankle injury while blocking a shot.
Watch this HF video of Austin Watson from the 2010 NHL Draft
2010-11: Watson made his pro debut in limited ice time with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals at the end of the year after scoring at a point-per-game pace for Peterborough in the OHL. Watson was scoreless with no penalty minutes in eight games with the Admirals, which included three playoff contests. Watson skated in all 68 games for a disappointing Petes' team that won just 20 games and finished last in the East Division. He scored 34 goals, including 14 power play scores, with 34 assists and had a -38 plus/minus with 54 PMs.
Talent Analysis
Watson is two-way talent who is not afraid to sacrifice his body to make a play. he is a heart-and-soul forward that any NHL team would love to have on the roster. Watson isn't just a plugger, though, as he has some offensive skill in his arsenal.
Future
Watson will move to Milwaukee for the 2011-2012 season. He has all the potential expected out of a first round pick, and could be a top 6 forward if everything works out accordingly.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 20th 2011
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